Supervisor of Technology Partnerships

Job Summary: The Supervisor of Technology Partnerships is responsible for the management and implementation of all external technology consulting, software sales, business development with constituent Districts, CTCs, and other area Schools. This includes but is not limited to the Regional Wide Area Network (RWAN) Consortium, the Microsoft Consortium, the Technology Pool Counsel Consortium, as well as new development of innovative technology consortiums, including the configuration, implementation, and maintenance of all needed devices, including servers, desktops, laptops, and communication systems needed.

Essential Functions:

Responsible and accountable for developing, strengthening, and expanding technology partnerships with school districts, Career Technical Schools (CTCs), vendors and statewide cohorts. Leads the growth of these partnerships.

Coordinates the design, purchase, installation, configuration, and maintenance of region area network hardware, software, and infrastructure including all servers, cabling, hubs, switches, routers, and related devices.

Identifies and develops consortium-based opportunities that drive growth and expand service offerings across the partner network.

Develops and maintains external marketing efforts relating to partnerships, including Regional Wide Area Network (RWAN), consortium licensing, and technology consulting offerings.

Develops and identifies emerging technology needs for new or enhanced service offerings providing value to partners.

Assists the Program Director of Technology in facilitating monthly cohort meetings for technology directors and leaders throughout the county, fostering collaboration, knowledge sharing, and alignment on strategic technology initiatives.

Performs Information Technology needs analyses and takes related actions to proactively advance the state of Information Technology at Bucks IU client facilities.

Coordinates the development and execution of a network and computing infrastructure plan with a vision for expanding the network in cooperation with the leadership of the constituent districts, CTCs, and other participating schools.

Serves as a subject matter expert and contributing member of the IU’s technology engineering team providing leadership or backup support in one or more core areas: Systems, Network, or Security.

Manages partner IT projects within expected budgets and timelines.

Manages the partner deployment of hardware, software, updates, upgrades, and service packs ensuring optimal use of resources.

Maintains up-to-date network maps; maintains accurate documentation for all network systems and procedures.

Assists the Program Director of Technology Services and Director of Operations in advising and making recommendations to the Bucks IU’s Executive Cabinet and Technology Advisory Council for technical issues.

Assists the Program Director of Technology Services and Director of Operations in the development and monitoring of IT budgets.

Provides onsite and remote technical support; provide emergency on-call technical support on a rotating basis.

Assists in the development of and revisions to district and intermediate unit strategic and technology planning.

Leads and participates in grant writing initiatives.

Actively markets Instructional Materials and Technology projects/services/initiatives.

Actively promotes and proudly represents Pennsylvania, Bucks County, the Intermediate Unit, and its constituent districts at the local, state, national, and international conferences, and workshops.

Provides technical support for the meeting rooms, video conferencing, satellite feeds, video distributions, and basic equipment operations, as necessary.

Supervisory Responsibility: The Supervisor of Technology Partnerships currently has no supervisory responsibility. But this position may supervise staff in the future as the needs increase, and revenue is generated to support such staff, within the Department of Technology Services within the Operations Division.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and use hands. The employee is frequently required to walk; reach with hands and arms and talk or hear. The employee may be required to stand for long periods, and to climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: This is a full-time, 260-day calendar position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday. Hours of work are from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Occasional evening and/or weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

Travel: Travel throughout the county may be required.

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in Information Management Systems or related field preferred or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

In depth knowledge of local and wide area network infrastructure design, management, operations, and administration.

In depth knowledge of network-based applications software/hardware/solutions.

Two to three years of experience in direct responsibility for local and wide area network infrastructures.

Excellent management, organizational, planning and interpersonal communication skills.

Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

Technical aptitude for computer equipment, especially relating to networks servers, user devices, and Apple and Windows Operating Systems.

Ability to develop and present demonstration material to groups and individuals.

Entrepreneurial mindset driving the development and expansion of services.

Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization.

Work Authorization/Security Clearance (if applicable): Citizenship or work authorization to work in the United States required.

EEO/AA/VEVRAA Employer: The Bucks IU is an equal opportunity employer committed to hiring a diverse workforce and sustaining an inclusive culture. Bucks IU does not discriminate on the basis of disability, veteran status or any other basis protected under federal, state or local laws.

Schedule: Full-time

Shift:

Travel: Yes, 50 % of the Time